SAT Vocab #2 Summative Review

What does "importune" mean?

• To ignore someone

• To ask someone for something urgently or repeatedly

• To refuse a request

• To celebrate an event

Answer explanation

"Importune" means to ask someone for something urgently or repeatedly, making it the correct choice. The other options do not accurately reflect the meaning of the word.

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Use "incontrovertible" in a sentence.

• The evidence was questionable.

• The evidence was inconclusive.

• The evidence was incontrovertible and could not be disputed.

• The evidence was misleading.

Answer explanation

The correct choice uses "incontrovertible" accurately, meaning the evidence is undeniable and cannot be challenged, which aligns with the definition of the word. The other options suggest uncertainty or dispute.

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What is the meaning of "surreptitious"?

• Open and honest

• Done secretly, especially because it would not be approved of

• Loud and noticeable

• Very clear and obvious

Answer explanation

The term "surreptitious" refers to actions that are done secretly, often because they would not be approved of. This aligns with the correct answer choice, distinguishing it from the other options that imply openness or clarity.

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Define "haven."

• A dangerous place

• A safe or sheltered place

• A busy city

• An empty room

Answer explanation

A "haven" refers to a safe or sheltered place, providing protection and comfort. The other options describe places that do not align with this definition.

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How can someone "subjugate" another person?

• By helping them

• By bringing them under control or domination

• By ignoring them

• By encouraging them

Answer explanation

To "subjugate" someone means to bring them under control or domination, which is the correct choice. Helping, ignoring, or encouraging someone does not imply control or domination.

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What is the "ultimate" goal of a student?

• To learn a little

• To pass one test

• The final or most important goal

• To make friends

Answer explanation

The 'ultimate' goal of a student refers to the final or most important goal they aim to achieve in their education, which encompasses broader aspirations beyond just passing tests or making friends.

What does it mean when something will "eventuate"?

• To happen suddenly

• To happen eventually

• To happen rarely

• To happen frequently

Answer explanation

When something will "eventuate," it means it will happen eventually, not suddenly or frequently. The term implies a gradual occurrence over time, making "to happen eventually" the correct choice.

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What does it mean to "result" in a certain outcome?

• To disappear

• To result in a certain outcome

• To be forgotten

• To remain unchanged

Answer explanation

To "result" in a certain outcome means to lead to or produce that specific outcome. Therefore, the correct choice is "To result in a certain outcome," as it directly defines the term in question.

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Describe something that is "subterranean."

• Above ground

• Existing or occurring underground

• In the sky

• On the surface of water

Answer explanation

The term "subterranean" specifically refers to something that exists or occurs underground. Therefore, the correct choice is "Existing or occurring underground," as it directly defines the meaning of the word.

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What does it mean to "emit" light?

• To absorb light

• To give off or release light

• To block light

• To change light color

Answer explanation

To "emit" light means to give off or release light. This is the correct choice, as it directly describes the process of light being produced and radiated from a source.

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